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Xenarius was a Greek architect and urban planner during the 3rd century BC. He is known for his plan for the city of
Antioch Antioch on the Orontes (; grc-gre, Ἀντιόχεια ἡ ἐπὶ Ὀρόντου, ''Antiókheia hē epì Oróntou'', Learned ; also Syrian Antioch) grc-koi, Ἀντιόχεια ἡ ἐπὶ Ὀρόντου; or Ἀντιόχεια ἡ ἐπ ...
. The grid layout of the city is believed to be influenced by Dinocrates' plan of
Alexandria Alexandria ( or ; ar, ٱلْإِسْكَنْدَرِيَّةُ ; grc-gre, Αλεξάνδρεια, Alexándria) is the second largest city in Egypt, and the largest city on the Mediterranean coast. Founded in by Alexander the Great, Alexandri ...
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Ancient Greek architects Ancient Greek urban planners Year of birth unknown Year of death unknown 3rd-century BC Greek people {{AncientGreece-bio-stub